Events
Welcome Reception July 25
A welcome reception will be held outside the ROB Building from 6:00PM – 8:00PM. There is no charge for this reception and everyone is welcome. Great food!
Dinners
July 26 and August 4
Our conference dinners are a tradition and a great forum for meeting your fellow colleagues and a chance to make new connections in your field. Dinner tickets are $8.00 each for students and $10 each for non-students. This is a great deal, so bring the family! Both dinners catered by Jeff Machado Elegant Cuisine.Please note that only 120 tickets are available for each dinner, and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Therefore, we strongly urge you to buy tickets in advance through our online payment section.
Dinner Menu for July 26
Catalan Fish Ragout with Shrimp, Mussels, Clams and Seafood
Orecchiette Pasta with Black and Green Olives, Tomatoes, Basil and Parmeasan
Rosted Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Onions, Herbs and Lemon
Green and Yellow Zucchini Salad with Pine Nuts, Raisins and Mint
Hearts of Romaine with Ceasar Dressing and Hand Torn Croutons
Carrot, Lime and Parsley Salad
Artisian Bread and Sweet Butter
Valrhona Chocolate Cake with Summer Berries and Crème Chantilly
August 4 menu
Grilled Chicken with Mushrooms, Parsley and Fresh Thyme
Louisiana Blackened Steak
Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic , Parmesan and Herbs de Provence
Wild and White Rice Salad with Celery, Onions, and Toasted Pine Nuts
Baby Greens with Balsamic Vinegar and Citrus Flavored Olive Oil
Pasta Salad with Artichokes, Prosciutto and Goat Cheese
Artisian Bread and Sweet Butter
Peach Cobbler and Vanilla Ice Cream
Social Hours
SSI hosts a social hour from 6:00 – 7:00 PM with light refreshments and beverages. This social event provides an opportunity to mingle with your fellow colleagues and meet the students.
Soccer Game
A yearly SSI tradition is the soccer clash between the hometown favorites, the local SLAC Soccer Club, and the challengers, the SSI students. This year's game is scheduled for Wednesday, August 3rd at 6:30 pm.. See below for location and directions to field. Who will win the Golden Boot (most goals) this year? Can anyone "Bend It Like Beckham"? Show up and play and find out! Transportation, water, and Gatorade will be provided.
Directions to the Soccer Field
The field is located at the intersection of El Camino Real and Churchill Street..